Bill Walton C
William Walton III
Height: 6-11 (211cm)
Weight: 235 lbs (107kg)
Born: Nov 5, 1952 (Passed away May 27, 2024, aged 71)
Hometown: La Mesa, California
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1974 Round 1, Pick 1, Portland Trail Blazers
Pre-Draft Team: UCLA (Sr)
High School: Helix High School (La Mesa, California)
Bill Walton Bio
Name: Bill Walton
Full Name: William Walton III
Position: C
Born: Nov 5, 1952
Age: Passed away May 27, 2024, aged 71
Birthplace/Hometown: La Mesa, California
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-11 (211cm)
Weight: 235 lbs (107kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1974 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 1, Portland Trail Blazers
Pre-Draft Team: UCLA (Sr)
High School: Helix High School (La Mesa, California)
NBA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Top 50 Greatest Player | 1996 |
| 1x Top 75 Greatest Player | 2021 |
| 2x NBA Champion | 1977, 1986 |
| 1x Most Valuable Player | 1978 |
| 1x NBA Finals MVP | 1977 |
| 1x Sixth Man of the Year | 1986 |
| 1x All-NBA First Team | 1978 |
| 1x All-NBA Second Team | 1977 |
| 2x All-NBA Defensive First Team | 1977, 1978 |
| 2x All-Star | 1977, 1978 |
| 1x Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection | 1978 |
| 1x Western All-Star Coaches Selection | 1977 |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 3x Naismith College Player of the Year | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 3x Adolph Rupp Trophy | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 2x Helms Foundation Player of the Year | 1972, 1973 |
| 3x Consensus All-American First Team | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 3x NABC All-American First Team | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 2x AP Player of the Year | 1972, 1973 |
| 3x AP All-American First Team | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 3x Oscar Robertson Trophy (USBWA Player of the Year) | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 3x USBWA All-American First Team | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 3x Sporting News Player of the Year | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 3x UPI Player of the Year | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 3x UPI All-American First Team | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| 2x NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player | 1972, 1973 |
| 3x NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Teams (AP) | 1972, 1973, 1974 |